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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 787.59 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 787.59 and 382.05 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 787.59 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/787.59 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 787.59 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 300,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,898.82/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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