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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 854.66 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 854.66 and 336.33 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 854.66 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/854.66 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 854.66 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 287,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,446.12/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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