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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 787.13 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 787.13 and 334.32 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 787.13 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/787.13 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 787.13 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 263,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,153.30/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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