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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 788.67 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 788.67 and 385.79 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 788.67 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/788.67 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 788.67 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 304,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,257.06/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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