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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 855.84 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 855.84 and 388.54 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 855.84 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/855.84 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 855.84 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 332,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,528.07/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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