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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 787.65 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 787.65 and 337.90 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 787.65 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/787.65 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 787.65 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 266,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,146.94/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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