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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 868.57 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 868.57 and 347.72 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 868.57 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/868.57 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 868.57 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 302,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,018.35/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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