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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.74, 791.03 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.74, 791.03 and 385.90 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.74 : 791.03 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.74/791.03 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.74x = 791.03 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.74x = 305,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,258.53/572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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