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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 793.51 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 793.51 and 388.23 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 793.51 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/793.51 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 793.51 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 308,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,064.33/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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