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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867 and 385.52 is: 577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 334,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,245.84/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.80

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