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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 786.03 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 786.03 and 359.61 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 786.03 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/786.03 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 786.03 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 282,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,664.25/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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