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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.78, 785.37 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.78, 785.37 and 369.71 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.78 : 785.37 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.78/785.37 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.78x = 785.37 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.78x = 290,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,362.93/568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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