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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786.72 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786.72 and 337.14 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786.72 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786.72 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786.72 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 265,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,234.78/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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