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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 787.22 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 787.22 and 360.34 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 787.22 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/787.22 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 787.22 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 283,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,661.12/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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