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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 786.41 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 786.41 and 337.08 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 786.41 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/786.41 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 786.41 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 265,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,081.40/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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