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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 790.37 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 790.37 and 339.89 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 790.37 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/790.37 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 790.37 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 268,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,637.16/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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