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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 785.34 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 785.34 and 336.60 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 785.34 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/785.34 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 785.34 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 264,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,345.44/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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