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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 788.09 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 788.09 and 371.69 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 788.09 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/788.09 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 788.09 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 292,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,922.33/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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