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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 792.02 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 792.02 and 341.05 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 792.02 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/792.02 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 792.02 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 270,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,118.21/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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