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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 865.88 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 865.88 and 395.01 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 865.88 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/865.88 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 865.88 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 342,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,029.28/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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