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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867.18 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867.18 and 395.96 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867.18 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867.18 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867.18 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 343,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,368.59/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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