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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 787.14 and 337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 787.14 and 337.64 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 787.14 = 337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/787.14 = 337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 787.14 × 337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 265,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,769.95/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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