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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 790.14 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 790.14 and 385.97 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 790.14 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/790.14 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 790.14 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 304,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,971.07/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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