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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.19, 789.57 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.19, 789.57 and 336.18 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.19 : 789.57 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.19/789.57 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.19x = 789.57 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.19x = 265,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,437.64/572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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