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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.31, 864.87 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.31, 864.87 and 393.88 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.31 : 864.87 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.31/864.87 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.31x = 864.87 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.31x = 340,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,655.00/576.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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