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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.52, 784.74 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.52, 784.74 and 359.04 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.52 : 784.74 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.52/784.74 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.52x = 784.74 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.52x = 281,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,753.05/568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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