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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 854.82 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 854.82 and 387.16 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 854.82 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/854.82 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 854.82 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 330,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,952.11/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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