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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 785.65 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 785.65 and 395.18 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 785.65 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/785.65 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 785.65 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 310,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,471.94/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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