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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.53, 868.98 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.53, 868.98 and 347.86 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.53 : 868.98 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.53/868.98 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.53x = 868.98 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.53x = 302,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,279.04/578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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