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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 789.18 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 789.18 and 397.32 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 789.18 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/789.18 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 789.18 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 313,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,557.00/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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