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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 860.84 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 860.84 and 390.35 is: 587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 860.84 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/860.84 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 860.84 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 336,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,028.89/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.65

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