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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 790.35 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 790.35 and 340.02 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 790.35 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/790.35 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 790.35 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 268,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,734.81/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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