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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.15, 867.40 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.15, 867.40 and 532.34 is: 798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.15 : 867.40 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.15/867.40 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.15x = 867.40 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.15x = 461,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,746.05/578.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.67

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