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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 789.44 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 789.44 and 385.88 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 789.44 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/789.44 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 789.44 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 304,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,623.23/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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