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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 789.39 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 789.39 and 339.13 is: 468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 789.39 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/789.39 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 789.39 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 267,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,705.83/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.00

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