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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 854.32 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 854.32 and 386.88 is: 579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 854.32 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/854.32 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 854.32 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 330,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,519.32/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.74

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