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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.95, 858.78 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.95, 858.78 and 389.89 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.95 : 858.78 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.95/858.78 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.95x = 858.78 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.95x = 334,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,829.73/572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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