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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 787.80 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 787.80 and 396.32 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 787.80 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/787.80 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 787.80 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 312,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,220.90/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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