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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 788.94 and 395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 788.94 and 395.43 is: 544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 788.94 = 395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/788.94 = 395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 788.94 × 395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 311,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,970.54/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.79

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