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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 855.90 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 855.90 and 387.68 is: 581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 855.90 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/855.90 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 855.90 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 331,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,811.03/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.27

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