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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.35, 785.41 and 359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.35, 785.41 and 359.47 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.35 : 785.41 = 359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.35/785.41 = 359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.35x = 785.41 × 359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.35x = 282,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,331.33/569.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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