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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.08, 789.32 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.08, 789.32 and 385.92 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.08 : 789.32 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.08/789.32 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.08x = 789.32 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.08x = 304,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,614.37/572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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