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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 865.74 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 865.74 and 394.42 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 865.74 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/865.74 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 865.74 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 341,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,465.17/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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