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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.70, 855.44 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.70, 855.44 and 387.64 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.70 : 855.44 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.70/855.44 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.70x = 855.44 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.70x = 331,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,602.76/570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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