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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 865.41 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 865.41 and 394.75 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 865.41 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/865.41 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 865.41 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 341,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,620.60/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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