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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.91, 785.18 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.91, 785.18 and 369.97 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.91 : 785.18 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.91/785.18 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.91x = 785.18 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.91x = 290,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,492.01/568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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