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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 854.92 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 854.92 and 387.76 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 854.92 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/854.92 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 854.92 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 331,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,503.78/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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