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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 786.88 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 786.88 and 360.40 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 786.88 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/786.88 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 786.88 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 283,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,591.55/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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