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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 853.98 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 853.98 and 388.09 is: 581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 853.98 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/853.98 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 853.98 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 331,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,416.83/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.09

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