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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.28, 785.83 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.28, 785.83 and 393.30 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.28 : 785.83 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.28/785.83 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.28x = 785.83 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.28x = 309,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,063.99/570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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