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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 791.97 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 791.97 and 337.89 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 791.97 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/791.97 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 791.97 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 267,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,598.74/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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