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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 868.61 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 868.61 and 347.61 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 868.61 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/868.61 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 868.61 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 301,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,937.52/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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