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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.26, 858.39 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.26, 858.39 and 389.27 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.26 : 858.39 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.26/858.39 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.26x = 858.39 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.26x = 334,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,141.33/572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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