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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 785.64 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 785.64 and 336.39 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 785.64 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/785.64 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 785.64 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 264,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,281.44/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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