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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 865.16 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 865.16 and 346.24 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 865.16 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/865.16 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 865.16 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 299,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,553.00/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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