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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 793.91 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 793.91 and 389.07 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 793.91 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/793.91 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 793.91 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 308,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,882.27/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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