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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.06, 789.27 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.06, 789.27 and 335.88 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.06 : 789.27 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.06/789.27 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.06x = 789.27 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.06x = 265,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,100.01/572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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