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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 786.21 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 786.21 and 336.90 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 786.21 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/786.21 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 786.21 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 264,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,874.15/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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