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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.78, 785.28 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.78, 785.28 and 359.24 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.78 : 785.28 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.78/785.28 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.78x = 785.28 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.78x = 282,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,103.99/568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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