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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 784.48 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 784.48 and 355.76 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 784.48 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/784.48 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 784.48 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 279,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,089.81/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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