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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 862.19 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 862.19 and 392.50 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 862.19 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/862.19 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 862.19 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 338,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,409.58/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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