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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.95, 787.88 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.95, 787.88 and 361.09 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.95 : 787.88 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.95/787.88 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.95x = 787.88 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.95x = 284,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,495.45/570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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