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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 793.50 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 793.50 and 388.44 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 793.50 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/793.50 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 793.50 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 308,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,227.14/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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