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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 863.37 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 863.37 and 392.88 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 863.37 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/863.37 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 863.37 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 339,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,200.81/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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