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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 785.90 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 785.90 and 359.75 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 785.90 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/785.90 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 785.90 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 282,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,721.80/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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