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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.80, 790.02 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.80, 790.02 and 386.20 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.80 : 790.02 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.80/790.02 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.80x = 790.02 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.80x = 305,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,105.72/572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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