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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.01, 785.24 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.01, 785.24 and 336.13 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.01 : 785.24 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.01/785.24 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.01x = 785.24 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.01x = 263,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,942.72/569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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