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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.50, 868.23 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.50, 868.23 and 350.50 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.50 : 868.23 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.50/868.23 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.50x = 868.23 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.50x = 304,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,314.62/578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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