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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 789.87 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 789.87 and 336.49 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 789.87 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/789.87 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 789.87 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 265,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,782.64/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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