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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 787.94 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 787.94 and 355.41 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 787.94 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/787.94 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 787.94 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 280,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,041.76/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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