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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 787.66 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 787.66 and 361.08 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 787.66 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/787.66 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 787.66 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 284,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,408.27/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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