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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 855.68 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 855.68 and 388.65 is: 581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 855.68 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/855.68 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 855.68 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 332,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,558.09/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.87

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