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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.44 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.44 and 337.84 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.44 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.44 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.44 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 266,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,028.73/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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