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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 785.84 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 785.84 and 359.33 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 785.84 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/785.84 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 785.84 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 282,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,375.89/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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