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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.44, 863.40 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.44, 863.40 and 393 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.44 : 863.40 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.44/863.40 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.44x = 863.40 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.44x = 339,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,316.20/574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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