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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.86, 790.39 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.86, 790.39 and 336.75 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.86 : 790.39 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.86/790.39 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.86x = 790.39 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.86x = 266,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,163.83/572.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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