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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 785.28 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 785.28 and 336.16 is: 463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 785.28 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/785.28 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 785.28 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 263,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,979.72/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.84

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