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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 788.22 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 788.22 and 361.32 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 788.22 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/788.22 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 788.22 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 284,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,799.65/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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