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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 786.84 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 786.84 and 334.20 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 786.84 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/786.84 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 786.84 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 262,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,961.93/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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