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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 786.41 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 786.41 and 383.60 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 786.41 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/786.41 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 786.41 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 301,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,665.04/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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