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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 865.62 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 865.62 and 394.20 is: 592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 865.62 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/865.62 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 865.62 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 341,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,227.40/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.78

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