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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 786.78 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 786.78 and 360.32 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 786.78 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/786.78 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 786.78 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 283,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,492.57/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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