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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 791.76 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 791.76 and 341.04 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 791.76 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/791.76 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 791.76 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 270,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,021.83/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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