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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 863.01 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 863.01 and 393.27 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 863.01 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/863.01 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 863.01 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 339,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,395.94/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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