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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 867.69 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 867.69 and 347.25 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 867.69 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/867.69 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 867.69 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 301,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,305.35/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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