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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 787.23 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 787.23 and 384.70 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 787.23 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/787.23 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 787.23 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 302,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,847.38/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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