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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 786.50 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 786.50 and 360.27 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 786.50 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/786.50 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 786.50 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 283,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,352.36/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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