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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 868.73 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 868.73 and 347.49 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 868.73 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/868.73 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 868.73 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 301,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,873.25/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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