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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.12, 789.68 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.12, 789.68 and 339.36 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.12 : 789.68 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.12/789.68 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.12x = 789.68 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.12x = 267,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,985.80/572.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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