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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 785.12 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 785.12 and 359.32 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 785.12 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/785.12 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 785.12 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 282,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,109.32/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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