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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 789.24 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 789.24 and 396.72 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 789.24 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/789.24 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 789.24 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 313,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,107.29/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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