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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 867.92 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 867.92 and 289.92 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 867.92 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/867.92 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 867.92 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 251,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,627.37/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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