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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 867.98 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 867.98 and 393.66 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 867.98 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/867.98 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 867.98 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 341,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,689.01/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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