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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 787.59 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 787.59 and 363.50 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 787.59 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/787.59 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 787.59 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 286,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,288.97/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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