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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 854.92 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 854.92 and 387.56 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 854.92 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/854.92 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 854.92 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 331,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,332.80/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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