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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.95, 785.22 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.95, 785.22 and 359.16 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.95 : 785.22 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.95/785.22 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.95x = 785.22 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.95x = 282,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,019.62/568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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