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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 864.99 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 864.99 and 394.20 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 864.99 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/864.99 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 864.99 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 340,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,979.06/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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