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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.50, 867.14 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.50, 867.14 and 395.84 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.50 : 867.14 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.50/867.14 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.50x = 867.14 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.50x = 343,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,250.37/578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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