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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.42, 786.87 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.42, 786.87 and 360.18 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.42 : 786.87 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.42/786.87 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.42x = 786.87 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.42x = 283,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,414.84/570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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