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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 854.73 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 854.73 and 388.59 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 854.73 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/854.73 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 854.73 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 332,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,139.53/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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