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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 787.16 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 787.16 and 360.59 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 787.16 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/787.16 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 787.16 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 283,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,840.22/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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