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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 862.45 and 392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 862.45 and 392.05 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 862.45 = 392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/862.45 = 392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 862.45 × 392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 338,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,123.52/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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