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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 787.68 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 787.68 and 395.28 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 787.68 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/787.68 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 787.68 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 311,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,354.15/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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