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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 789.04 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 789.04 and 397.28 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 789.04 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/789.04 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 789.04 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 313,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,469.81/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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