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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 787.94 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 787.94 and 384.45 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 787.94 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/787.94 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 787.94 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 302,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,921.61/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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