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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.23, 787.07 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.23, 787.07 and 337.36 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.23 : 787.07 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.23/787.07 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.23x = 787.07 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.23x = 265,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,525.94/570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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