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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 863.69 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 863.69 and 393.50 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 863.69 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/863.69 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 863.69 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 339,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,862.02/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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