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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 865.62 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 865.62 and 393.12 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 865.62 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/865.62 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 865.62 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 340,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,292.53/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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