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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 785.17 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 785.17 and 359.23 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 785.17 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/785.17 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 785.17 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 282,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,050.90/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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