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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 787.34 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 787.34 and 394.07 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 787.34 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/787.34 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 787.34 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 310,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,270.03/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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