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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786.78 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786.78 and 363 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786.78 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786.78 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786.78 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 285,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,601.14/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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