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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 788.65 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 788.65 and 385.42 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 788.65 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/788.65 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 788.65 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 303,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,961.48/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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