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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 865.45 and 389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 865.45 and 389.66 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 865.45 = 389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/865.45 = 389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 865.45 × 389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 337,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,231.25/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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