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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 858.85 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 858.85 and 390.02 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 858.85 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/858.85 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 858.85 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 334,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,965.60/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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