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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 788.26 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 788.26 and 361.32 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 788.26 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/788.26 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 788.26 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 284,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,814.10/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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