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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 854.01 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 854.01 and 384.45 is: 575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 854.01 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/854.01 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 854.01 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 328,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,324.14/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.89

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