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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 857.16 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 857.16 and 389.24 is: 583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 857.16 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/857.16 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 857.16 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 333,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,636.67/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.65

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