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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.30, 867.12 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.30, 867.12 and 395.74 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.30 : 867.12 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.30/867.12 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.30x = 867.12 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.30x = 343,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,154.07/578.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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