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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 860.53 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 860.53 and 391.49 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 860.53 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/860.53 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 860.53 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 336,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,888.89/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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