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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.05, 785.62 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.05, 785.62 and 359.41 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.05 : 785.62 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.05/785.62 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.05x = 785.62 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.05x = 282,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,362.86/569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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