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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.20 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.20 and 394.62 is: 591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.20 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.20 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.20 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 341,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,425.22/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.70

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