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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.81, 784.98 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.81, 784.98 and 369.69 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.81 : 784.98 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.81/784.98 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.81x = 784.98 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.81x = 290,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,197.41/568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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