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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 785.08 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 785.08 and 359.41 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 785.08 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/785.08 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 785.08 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 282,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,159.88/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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