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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 864.08 and 393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 864.08 and 393.89 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 864.08 = 393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/864.08 = 393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 864.08 × 393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 340,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,350.50/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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