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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 866 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 866 and 346.34 is: 518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 866 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/866 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 866 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 299,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,930.44/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.82

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