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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 789.38 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 789.38 and 339.08 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 789.38 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/789.38 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 789.38 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 267,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,662.97/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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