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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 863.96 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 863.96 and 393.06 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 863.96 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/863.96 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 863.96 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 339,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,588.12/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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