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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 856.20 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 856.20 and 388.26 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 856.20 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/856.20 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 856.20 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 332,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,428.21/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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