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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 788.10 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 788.10 and 396.68 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 788.10 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/788.10 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 788.10 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 312,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,623.51/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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