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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.14 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.14 and 337.56 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.14 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.14 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.14 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 265,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,706.98/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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