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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 864.41 and 393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 864.41 and 393.95 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 864.41 = 393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/864.41 = 393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 864.41 × 393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 340,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,528.03/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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