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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 787.06 and 384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 787.06 and 384.19 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 787.06 = 384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/787.06 = 384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 787.06 × 384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 302,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,380.58/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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