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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.39, 867.38 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.39, 867.38 and 347.54 is: 521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.39 : 867.38 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.39/867.38 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.39x = 867.38 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.39x = 301,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,443.17/578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.18

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