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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.12, 867.90 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.12, 867.90 and 395.96 is: 594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.12 : 867.90 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.12/867.90 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.12x = 867.90 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.12x = 343,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,653.68/578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.43

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