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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.41, 786.96 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.41, 786.96 and 360.22 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.41 : 786.96 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.41/786.96 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.41x = 786.96 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.41x = 283,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,476.93/570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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