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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.65, 863.16 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.65, 863.16 and 393.25 is: 589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.65 : 863.16 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.65/863.16 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.65x = 863.16 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.65x = 339,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,437.67/575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.66

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