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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 859.64 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 859.64 and 389.18 is: 583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 859.64 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/859.64 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 859.64 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 334,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,554.90/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.77

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