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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.98, 867.80 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.98, 867.80 and 347.74 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.98 : 867.80 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.98/867.80 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.98x = 867.80 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.98x = 301,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,768.77/578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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