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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 852.80 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 852.80 and 386.56 is: 578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 852.80 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/852.80 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 852.80 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 329,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,658.37/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.27

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