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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 854.96 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 854.96 and 397.76 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 854.96 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/854.96 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 854.96 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 340,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,068.89/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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