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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 786.21 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 786.21 and 362.50 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 786.21 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/786.21 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 786.21 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 285,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,001.13/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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