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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.05, 783.65 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.05, 783.65 and 358.08 is: 493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.05 : 783.65 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.05/783.65 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.05x = 783.65 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.05x = 280,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,610.29/568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.99

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