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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.41, 860.05 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.41, 860.05 and 389.49 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.41 : 860.05 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.41/860.05 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.41x = 860.05 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.41x = 334,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,978.93/573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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