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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 858.09 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 858.09 and 387.59 is: 580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 858.09 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/858.09 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 858.09 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 332,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,584.27/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.66

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