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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.35, 784.27 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.35, 784.27 and 369.19 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.35 : 784.27 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.35/784.27 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.35x = 784.27 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.35x = 289,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,544.64/568.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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