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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 861.30 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 861.30 and 392.50 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 861.30 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/861.30 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 861.30 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 338,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,060.25/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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