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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 789.47 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 789.47 and 385.86 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 789.47 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/789.47 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 789.47 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 304,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,623.62/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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