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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 856.74 and 388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 856.74 and 388.36 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 856.74 = 388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/856.74 = 388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 856.74 × 388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 332,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,723.55/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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