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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 785.43 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 785.43 and 359.15 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 785.43 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/785.43 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 785.43 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 282,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,083.26/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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