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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.09, 786.58 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.09, 786.58 and 383.92 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.09 : 786.58 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.09/786.58 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.09x = 786.58 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.09x = 301,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,983.79/570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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