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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 787.91 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 787.91 and 374.55 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 787.91 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/787.91 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 787.91 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 295,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,109.82/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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