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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 866.97 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 866.97 and 393.12 is: 589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 866.97 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/866.97 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 866.97 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 340,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823.25/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.59

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