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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 786.72 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 786.72 and 395.68 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 786.72 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/786.72 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 786.72 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 311,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,289.37/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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