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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 786.67 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 786.67 and 360.37 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 786.67 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/786.67 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 786.67 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 283,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,492.27/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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