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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 788.04 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 788.04 and 403.20 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 788.04 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/788.04 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 788.04 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 317,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,737.73/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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