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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 853.88 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 853.88 and 387.02 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 853.88 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/853.88 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 853.88 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 330,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,462.43/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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