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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.93 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.93 and 358.08 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.93 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.93 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.93 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 280,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,709.65/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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