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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 786.26 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 786.26 and 333.72 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 786.26 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/786.26 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 786.26 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 262,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,389.64/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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