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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 789.77 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 789.77 and 336.39 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 789.77 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/789.77 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 789.77 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 265,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,670.73/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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