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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.50, 786.92 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.50, 786.92 and 381.45 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.50 : 786.92 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.50/786.92 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.50x = 786.92 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.50x = 300,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,168.73/570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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