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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 786.81 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 786.81 and 360.54 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 786.81 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/786.81 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 786.81 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 283,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,676.48/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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