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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 790.22 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 790.22 and 336.50 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 790.22 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/790.22 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 790.22 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 265,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,909.03/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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