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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 786.19 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 786.19 and 359.58 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 786.19 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/786.19 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 786.19 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 282,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,698.20/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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