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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 787.25 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 787.25 and 381.52 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 787.25 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/787.25 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 787.25 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 300,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,353.56/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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