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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.06 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.06 and 346.98 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.06 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.06 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.06 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 300,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,852.48/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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