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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 785.78 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 785.78 and 359.58 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 785.78 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/785.78 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 785.78 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 282,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,550.77/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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