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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 857.64 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 857.64 and 389.46 is: 584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 857.64 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/857.64 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 857.64 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 334,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,016.47/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.03

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