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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 859.64 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 859.64 and 388.20 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 859.64 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/859.64 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 859.64 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 333,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,712.25/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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