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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 865.32 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 865.32 and 394.72 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 865.32 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/865.32 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 865.32 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 341,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,559.11/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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