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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 858.67 and 391.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 858.67 and 391.21 is: 585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 858.67 = 391.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/858.67 = 391.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 858.67 × 391.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 335,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,920.29/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.78

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