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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 786.53 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 786.53 and 359.84 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 786.53 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/786.53 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 786.53 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 283,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,019.22/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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