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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 789.72 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 789.72 and 339.40 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 789.72 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/789.72 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 789.72 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 268,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,030.97/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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