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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 786.12 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 786.12 and 359.92 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 786.12 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/786.12 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 786.12 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 282,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,939.94/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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