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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.20, 859.44 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.20, 859.44 and 389.60 is: 584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.20 : 859.44 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.20/859.44 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.20x = 859.44 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.20x = 334,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,837.82/573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.16

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