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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 860.85 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 860.85 and 393.06 is: 589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 860.85 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/860.85 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 860.85 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 338,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,365.70/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.62

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