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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 786.80 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 786.80 and 383.63 is: 529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 786.80 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/786.80 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 786.80 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 301,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,837.11/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.36

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