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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.75, 788.73 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.75, 788.73 and 382.70 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.75 : 788.73 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.75/788.73 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.75x = 788.73 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.75x = 301,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,848.06/571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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