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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 790.31 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 790.31 and 386.80 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 790.31 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/790.31 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 790.31 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 305,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,690.90/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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