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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 787.57 and 384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 787.57 and 384.46 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 787.57 = 384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/787.57 = 384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 787.57 × 384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 302,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,789.16/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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