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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 859.46 and 390.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 859.46 and 390.05 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 859.46 = 390.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/859.46 = 390.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 859.46 × 390.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 335,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,232.37/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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