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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 786.75 and 383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 786.75 and 383.87 is: 529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 786.75 = 383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/786.75 = 383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 786.75 × 383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 302,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,009.72/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.43

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