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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 790.01 and 336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 790.01 and 336.55 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 790.01 = 336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/790.01 = 336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 790.01 × 336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 265,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,876.18/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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