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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 790.44 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 790.44 and 386.56 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 790.44 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/790.44 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 790.44 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 305,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,552.49/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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