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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.01, 863.70 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.01, 863.70 and 393.63 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.01 : 863.70 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.01/863.70 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.01x = 863.70 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.01x = 339,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,978.23/576.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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