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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 792.08 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 792.08 and 340.96 is: 470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 792.08 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/792.08 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 792.08 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 270,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,067.60/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.57

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