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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 863.17 and 390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 863.17 and 390.41 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 863.17 = 390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/863.17 = 390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 863.17 × 390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 336,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,984.91/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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