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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 787.51 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 787.51 and 360.79 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 787.51 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/787.51 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 787.51 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 284,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,125.73/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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