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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 865.25 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 865.25 and 394.13 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 865.25 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/865.25 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 865.25 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 341,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,020.98/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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