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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.83, 785.28 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.83, 785.28 and 393.87 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.83 : 785.28 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.83/785.28 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.83x = 785.28 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.83x = 309,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,298.23/568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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