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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 864.09 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 864.09 and 394.84 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 864.09 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/864.09 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 864.09 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 341,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,177.30/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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