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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 860.34 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 860.34 and 389.01 is: 584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 860.34 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/860.34 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 860.34 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 334,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,680.86/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.15

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