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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.36, 783.78 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.36, 783.78 and 361 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.36 : 783.78 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.36/783.78 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.36x = 783.78 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.36x = 282,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,944.58/568.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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