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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 785.24 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 785.24 and 393.91 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 785.24 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/785.24 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 785.24 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 309,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,313.89/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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