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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.56, 784.86 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.56, 784.86 and 361.56 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.56 : 784.86 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.56/784.86 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.56x = 784.86 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.56x = 283,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,773.98/568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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