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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 786 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 786 and 393.30 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 786 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/786 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 786 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 309,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,133.80/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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