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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 786.87 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 786.87 and 393.93 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 786.87 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/786.87 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 786.87 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 309,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,971.70/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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