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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 792.71 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 792.71 and 388.53 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 792.71 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/792.71 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 792.71 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 307,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,991.62/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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