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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 868.32 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 868.32 and 396.36 is: 594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 868.32 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/868.32 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 868.32 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 344,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,167.32/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.79

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