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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 865.89 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 865.89 and 392.58 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 865.89 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/865.89 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 865.89 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 339,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,931.10/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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