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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.80, 867 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.80, 867 and 346.96 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.80 : 867 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.80/867 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.80x = 867 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.80x = 300,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,814.32/578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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