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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 855.82 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 855.82 and 388.31 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 855.82 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/855.82 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 855.82 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 332,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,324.48/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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