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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 788.22 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 788.22 and 382.01 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 788.22 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/788.22 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 788.22 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 301,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,103.98/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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