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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 862.63 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 862.63 and 392.74 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 862.63 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/862.63 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 862.63 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 338,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,789.31/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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