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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 787.44 and 384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 787.44 and 384.67 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 787.44 = 384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/787.44 = 384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 787.44 × 384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 302,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,904.54/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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