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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 785.76 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 785.76 and 336.64 is: 464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 785.76 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/785.76 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 785.76 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 264,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,518.25/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.57

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