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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.03, 785.15 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.03, 785.15 and 358.84 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.03 : 785.15 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.03/785.15 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.03x = 785.15 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.03x = 281,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,739.30/569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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