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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 857.98 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 857.98 and 389.28 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 857.98 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/857.98 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 857.98 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 333,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,994.45/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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