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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.18, 783.82 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.18, 783.82 and 358.26 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.18 : 783.82 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.18/783.82 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.18x = 783.82 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.18x = 280,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,811.35/568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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