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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 867.63 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 867.63 and 396.17 is: 593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 867.63 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/867.63 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 867.63 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 343,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,731.15/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.94

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