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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 787.33 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 787.33 and 371.44 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 787.33 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/787.33 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 787.33 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 292,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,445.86/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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