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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 790.14 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 790.14 and 336.67 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 790.14 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/790.14 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 790.14 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 266,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,014.46/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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