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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.04, 789.48 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.04, 789.48 and 339.18 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.04 : 789.48 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.04/789.48 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.04x = 789.48 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.04x = 267,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,775.83/572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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