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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 790.44 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 790.44 and 339.78 is: 469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 790.44 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/790.44 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 790.44 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 268,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,575.70/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.01

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