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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867.24 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867.24 and 395.42 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867.24 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867.24 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867.24 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 342,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,924.04/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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