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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.54, 786.12 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.54, 786.12 and 336.72 is: 464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.54 : 786.12 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.54/786.12 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.54x = 786.12 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.54x = 264,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,702.33/569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.77

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