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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.57, 787.07 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.57, 787.07 and 393.51 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.57 : 787.07 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.57/787.07 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.57x = 787.07 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.57x = 309,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,719.92/570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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