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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 855.60 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 855.60 and 388.44 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 855.60 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/855.60 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 855.60 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 332,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,349.26/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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