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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 786.24 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 786.24 and 336.96 is: 464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 786.24 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/786.24 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 786.24 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 264,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,931.43/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.99

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