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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 858.42 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 858.42 and 389.63 is: 584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 858.42 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/858.42 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 858.42 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 334,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,461.89/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.02

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