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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.32, 789.42 and 397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.32, 789.42 and 397.54 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.32 : 789.42 = 397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.32/789.42 = 397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.32x = 789.42 × 397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.32x = 313,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,826.03/572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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