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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 785.90 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 785.90 and 359.36 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 785.90 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/785.90 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 785.90 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 282,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,417.99/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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