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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 789.38 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 789.38 and 335.98 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 789.38 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/789.38 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 789.38 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 265,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,216.46/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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