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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 787.22 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 787.22 and 383.88 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 787.22 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/787.22 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 787.22 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 302,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,198.01/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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