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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 785.76 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 785.76 and 336.56 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 785.76 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/785.76 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 785.76 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 264,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,455.39/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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