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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 786.92 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 786.92 and 337.37 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 786.92 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/786.92 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 786.92 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 265,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,477.58/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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