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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 866.04 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 866.04 and 395.74 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 866.04 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/866.04 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 866.04 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 342,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,726.67/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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