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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 786 and 336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 786 and 336.58 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 786 = 336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/786 = 336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 786 × 336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 264,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,551.88/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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