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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 866.90 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 866.90 and 395.55 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 866.90 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/866.90 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 866.90 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 342,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,903.28/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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