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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 791.80 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 791.80 and 337.83 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 791.80 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/791.80 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 791.80 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 267,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,489.98/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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