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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 860.96 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 860.96 and 391.68 is: 587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 860.96 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/860.96 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 860.96 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 337,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,220.81/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.74

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