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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.86, 863.33 and 392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.86, 863.33 and 392.80 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.86 : 863.33 = 392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.86/863.33 = 392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.86x = 863.33 × 392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.86x = 339,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,111.71/575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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