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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 789.93 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 789.93 and 336.36 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 789.93 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/789.93 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 789.93 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 265,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,700.85/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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