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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 787.56 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 787.56 and 363.68 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 787.56 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/787.56 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 787.56 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 286,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,419.82/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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