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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.40, 784.58 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.40, 784.58 and 358.60 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.40 : 784.58 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.40/784.58 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.40x = 784.58 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.40x = 281,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,350.39/568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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