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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 785.16 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 785.16 and 336.12 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 785.16 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/785.16 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 785.16 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 263,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,907.98/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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