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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.51, 868.67 and 516.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.51, 868.67 and 516.23 is: 775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.51 : 868.67 = 516.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.51/868.67 = 516.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.51x = 868.67 × 516.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.51x = 448,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,433.51/578.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.15

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