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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 787.37 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 787.37 and 371.54 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 787.37 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/787.37 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 787.37 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 292,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,539.56/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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