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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 857.64 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 857.64 and 389.58 is: 583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 857.64 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/857.64 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 857.64 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 334,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,119.39/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.96

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