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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 867.48 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 867.48 and 385.84 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 867.48 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/867.48 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 867.48 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 334,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,708.48/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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