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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 786.56 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 786.56 and 393.24 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 786.56 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/786.56 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 786.56 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 309,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,306.85/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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