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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 786.42 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 786.42 and 337.04 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 786.42 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/786.42 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 786.42 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 265,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,055.00/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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