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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 857.17 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 857.17 and 389.65 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 857.17 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/857.17 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 857.17 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 333,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,996.29/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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