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