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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 790.40 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 790.40 and 339.88 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 790.40 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/790.40 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 790.40 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 268,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,641.15/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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