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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.36, 881.10 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.36, 881.10 and 570 is: 853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.36 : 881.10 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.36/881.10 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.36x = 881.10 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.36x = 502,227
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,227/588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.60

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