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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.25, 857.36 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.25, 857.36 and 388.99 is: 582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.25 : 857.36 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.25/857.36 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.25x = 857.36 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.25x = 333,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,504.47/572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.80

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