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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 860.72 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 860.72 and 391.24 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 860.72 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/860.72 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 860.72 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 336,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,748.09/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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