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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.90, 868.02 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.90, 868.02 and 396.50 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.90 : 868.02 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.90/868.02 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.90x = 868.02 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.90x = 344,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,169.93/578.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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