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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 866.90 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 866.90 and 395.76 is: 593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 866.90 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/866.90 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 866.90 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 343,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,084.34/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.41

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