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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 858.29 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 858.29 and 389.99 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 858.29 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/858.29 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 858.29 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 334,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,724.71/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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