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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.01, 864.31 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.01, 864.31 and 391.33 is: 586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.01 : 864.31 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.01/864.31 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.01x = 864.31 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.01x = 338,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,225.13/577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.17

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