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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.42, 867.36 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.42, 867.36 and 416.24 is: 624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.42 : 867.36 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.42/867.36 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.42x = 867.36 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.42x = 361,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,029.93/578.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.17

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