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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 787.32 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 787.32 and 405.20 is: 558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 787.32 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/787.32 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 787.32 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 319,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,024.03/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.96

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