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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 787.18 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 787.18 and 371.08 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 787.18 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/787.18 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 787.18 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 292,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,106.75/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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