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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786.84 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786.84 and 363.12 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786.84 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786.84 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786.84 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 285,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,717.34/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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