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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.18, 785.22 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.18, 785.22 and 359.12 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.18 : 785.22 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.18/785.22 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.18x = 785.22 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.18x = 281,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,988.21/569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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