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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 787.50 and 360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 787.50 and 360.65 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 787.50 = 360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/787.50 = 360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 787.50 × 360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 284,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,011.88/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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