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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 789.96 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 789.96 and 339.52 is: 468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 789.96 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/789.96 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 789.96 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 268,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,207.22/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.58

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