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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 786.18 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 786.18 and 359.98 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 786.18 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/786.18 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 786.18 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 283,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,009.08/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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