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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 865.17 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 865.17 and 394.14 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 865.17 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/865.17 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 865.17 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 340,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,998.10/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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