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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569, 785.28 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569, 785.28 and 336.32 is: 464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569 : 785.28 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569/785.28 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569x = 785.28 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569x = 264,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,105.37/569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.16

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