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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 787.52 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 787.52 and 437.92 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 787.52 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/787.52 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 787.52 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 344,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,870.76/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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