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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786 and 395.28 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 310,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,690.08/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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