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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 789.54 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 789.54 and 336.03 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 789.54 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/789.54 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 789.54 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 265,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,309.13/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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