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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 786.75 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 786.75 and 370.99 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 786.75 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/786.75 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 786.75 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 291,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,876.38/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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