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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 859.19 and 389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 859.19 and 389.57 is: 584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 859.19 = 389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/859.19 = 389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 859.19 × 389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 334,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,708.40/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.24

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