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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.27, 787.11 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.27, 787.11 and 371.59 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.27 : 787.11 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.27/787.11 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.27x = 787.11 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.27x = 292,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,482.20/570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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