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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.09, 789.50 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.09, 789.50 and 339.35 is: 468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.09 : 789.50 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.09/789.50 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.09x = 789.50 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.09x = 267,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,915.13/572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.31

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