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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 859.80 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 859.80 and 391.50 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 859.80 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/859.80 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 859.80 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 336,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,611.70/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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