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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 853.92 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 853.92 and 396.84 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 853.92 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/853.92 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 853.92 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 338,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,869.61/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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