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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 791.65 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 791.65 and 340.98 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 791.65 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/791.65 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 791.65 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 269,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,936.82/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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