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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 788.55 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 788.55 and 385.43 is: 531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 788.55 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/788.55 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 788.55 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 303,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,930.83/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.33

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