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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 784.58 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 784.58 and 358.74 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 784.58 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/784.58 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 784.58 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 281,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,458.44/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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