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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 868.82 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 868.82 and 384.18 is: 576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 868.82 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/868.82 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 868.82 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 333,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,780.90/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.52

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