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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 864.24 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 864.24 and 393.96 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 864.24 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/864.24 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 864.24 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 340,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,475.99/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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