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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 786.12 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 786.12 and 360.04 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 786.12 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/786.12 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 786.12 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 283,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,034.64/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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