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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 858.45 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 858.45 and 389.90 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 858.45 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/858.45 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 858.45 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 334,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,709.66/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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