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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 785.74 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 785.74 and 333.52 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 785.74 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/785.74 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 785.74 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 262,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,058.34/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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