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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 862.31 and 393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 862.31 and 393.65 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 862.31 = 393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/862.31 = 393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 862.31 × 393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 339,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,448.33/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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