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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 784.64 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 784.64 and 369.92 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 784.64 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/784.64 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 784.64 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 290,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,254.03/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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