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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 784.20 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 784.20 and 335.40 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 784.20 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/784.20 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 784.20 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 263,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,020.68/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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