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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 865.20 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 865.20 and 394.40 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 865.20 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/865.20 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 865.20 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 341,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,234.88/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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