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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 792.84 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 792.84 and 388.62 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 792.84 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/792.84 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 792.84 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 308,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,113.48/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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