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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 787.26 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 787.26 and 396 is: 546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 787.26 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/787.26 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 787.26 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 311,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,754.96/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.82

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