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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 867.84 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 867.84 and 393.78 is: 590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 867.84 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/867.84 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 867.84 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 341,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,738.04/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.40

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