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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 867.68 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 867.68 and 347.36 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 867.68 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/867.68 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 867.68 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 301,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,397.32/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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