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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 863.28 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 863.28 and 393.39 is: 589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 863.28 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/863.28 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 863.28 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 339,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,605.72/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.69

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