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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 861.38 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 861.38 and 392.01 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 861.38 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/861.38 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 861.38 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 337,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,667.61/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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