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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 787.74 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 787.74 and 396.42 is: 546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 787.74 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/787.74 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 787.74 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 312,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,275.89/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.76

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