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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 865.63 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 865.63 and 394.74 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 865.63 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/865.63 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 865.63 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 341,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,698.79/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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