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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 862.71 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 862.71 and 392.08 is: 588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 862.71 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/862.71 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 862.71 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 338,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,249.18/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.12

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