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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.42 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.42 and 339.22 is: 468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.42 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.42 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.42 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 267,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,787.05/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.19

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