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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 784.98 and 358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 784.98 and 358.82 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 784.98 = 358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/784.98 = 358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 784.98 × 358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 281,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,666.52/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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