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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 868.25 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 868.25 and 348.08 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 868.25 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/868.25 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 868.25 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 302,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,216.99/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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