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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 785.57 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 785.57 and 359.44 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 785.57 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/785.57 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 785.57 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 282,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,361.52/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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