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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 783.60 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 783.60 and 393.76 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 783.60 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/783.60 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 783.60 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 308,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,550.34/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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