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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 784.86 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 784.86 and 369.38 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 784.86 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/784.86 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 784.86 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 289,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,911.59/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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