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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 787.88 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 787.88 and 360.89 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 787.88 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/787.88 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 787.88 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 284,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,334.98/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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