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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.50, 790.05 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.50, 790.05 and 339.67 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.50 : 790.05 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.50/790.05 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.50x = 790.05 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.50x = 268,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,356.28/572.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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