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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 785.84 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 785.84 and 336.52 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 785.84 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/785.84 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 785.84 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 264,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,450.88/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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