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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.28 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.28 and 388.89 is: 582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.28 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.28 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.28 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 333,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,387.62/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.90

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