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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 786.84 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 786.84 and 337.28 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 786.84 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/786.84 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 786.84 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 265,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,385.40/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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