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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 867.03 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 867.03 and 346.30 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 867.03 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/867.03 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 867.03 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 300,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,252.49/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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