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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 787.32 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 787.32 and 383.91 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 787.32 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/787.32 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 787.32 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 302,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,260.02/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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