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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 786.84 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 786.84 and 337.52 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 786.84 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/786.84 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 786.84 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 265,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,574.24/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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