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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 857.82 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 857.82 and 389.16 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 857.82 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/857.82 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 857.82 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 333,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,829.23/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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