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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 863.55 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 863.55 and 394.80 is: 590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 863.55 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/863.55 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 863.55 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 340,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,929.54/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.81

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