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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 864.10 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 864.10 and 394.84 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 864.10 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/864.10 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 864.10 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 341,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,181.24/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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