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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.22, 785.42 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.22, 785.42 and 336.40 is: 464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.22 : 785.42 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.22/785.42 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.22x = 785.42 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.22x = 264,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,215.29/569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.17

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