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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 785.76 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 785.76 and 333.40 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 785.76 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/785.76 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 785.76 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 261,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,972.38/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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