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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.54 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.54 and 337.12 is: 465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.54 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.54 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.54 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 265,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,158.36/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.26

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