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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 789.92 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 789.92 and 336.28 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 789.92 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/789.92 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 789.92 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 265,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,634.82/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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