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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.86, 788.34 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.86, 788.34 and 394.80 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.86 : 788.34 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.86/788.34 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.86x = 788.34 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.86x = 311,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,236.63/571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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