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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.21, 789.52 and 386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.21, 789.52 and 386.05 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.21 : 789.52 = 386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.21/789.52 = 386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.21x = 789.52 × 386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.21x = 304,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,789.28/572.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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