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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.09, 787.01 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.09, 787.01 and 371.01 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.09 : 787.01 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.09/787.01 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.09x = 787.01 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.09x = 291,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,986.73/570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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