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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.72, 789.54 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.72, 789.54 and 386.12 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.72 : 789.54 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.72/789.54 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.72x = 789.54 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.72x = 304,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,857.18/572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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