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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.09, 786.20 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.09, 786.20 and 359.90 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.09 : 786.20 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.09/786.20 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.09x = 786.20 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.09x = 282,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,954.90/570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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