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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.65, 865.84 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.65, 865.84 and 347.68 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.65 : 865.84 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.65/865.84 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.65x = 865.84 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.65x = 301,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,035.25/578.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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