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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 790.03 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 790.03 and 386.42 is: 533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 790.03 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/790.03 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 790.03 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 305,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,283.39/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.16

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