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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 865.13 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 865.13 and 393.93 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 865.13 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/865.13 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 865.13 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 340,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,798.69/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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