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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.11 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.11 and 336.60 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.11 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.11 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.11 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 265,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,951.03/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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