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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 790.04 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 790.04 and 386.27 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 790.04 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/790.04 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 790.04 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 305,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,162.87/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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