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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 789.59 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 789.59 and 335.99 is: 463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 789.59 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/789.59 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 789.59 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 265,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,292.66/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.62

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