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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 868.37 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 868.37 and 347.46 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 868.37 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/868.37 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 868.37 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 301,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,723.84/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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