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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 785.79 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 785.79 and 383.43 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 785.79 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/785.79 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 785.79 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 301,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,295.46/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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