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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 864.51 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 864.51 and 394.27 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 864.51 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/864.51 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 864.51 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 340,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,850.36/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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