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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 787.68 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 787.68 and 337.76 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 787.68 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/787.68 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 787.68 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 266,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,046.80/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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