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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 787.56 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 787.56 and 393.66 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 787.56 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/787.56 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 787.56 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 310,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,030.87/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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