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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 786.96 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 786.96 and 360.23 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 786.96 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/786.96 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 786.96 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 283,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,482.67/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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