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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 787.12 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 787.12 and 334.35 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 787.12 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/787.12 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 787.12 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 263,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,173.57/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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