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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.88, 865.62 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.88, 865.62 and 392.20 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 865.62 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/865.62 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 865.62 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 339,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,496.16/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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