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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 864.82 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 864.82 and 394.39 is: 591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 864.82 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/864.82 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 864.82 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 341,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,076.36/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.35

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