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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.38 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.38 and 385.20 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.38 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.38 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.38 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 303,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,683.98/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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