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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 858.36 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 858.36 and 389.44 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 858.36 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/858.36 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 858.36 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 334,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,279.72/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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