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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.73, 790.27 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.73, 790.27 and 336.61 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.73 : 790.27 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.73/790.27 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.73x = 790.27 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.73x = 266,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,012.78/572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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