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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 785.92 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 785.92 and 395.28 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 785.92 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/785.92 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 785.92 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 310,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,658.46/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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