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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 787.20 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 787.20 and 423.36 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 787.20 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/787.20 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 787.20 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 333,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,268.99/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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