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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.54, 867.34 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.54, 867.34 and 396.29 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.54 : 867.34 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.54/867.34 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.54x = 867.34 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.54x = 343,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,718.17/578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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