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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.15, 865.09 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.15, 865.09 and 347.18 is: 519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.15 : 865.09 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.15/865.09 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.15x = 865.09 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.15x = 300,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,341.95/578.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.49

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