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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 789.80 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 789.80 and 386.28 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 789.80 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/789.80 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 789.80 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 305,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,082.01/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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