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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.45, 789.93 and 336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.45, 789.93 and 336.37 is: 464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.45 : 789.93 = 336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.45/789.93 = 336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.45x = 789.93 × 336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.45x = 265,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,708.75/572.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.16

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