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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 789.78 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 789.78 and 385.80 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 789.78 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/789.78 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 789.78 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 304,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,697.12/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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