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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 866.70 and 396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 866.70 and 396.59 is: 593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 866.70 = 396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/866.70 = 396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 866.70 × 396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 343,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,720.22/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.81

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