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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 867.08 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 867.08 and 537.03 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 867.08 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/867.08 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 867.08 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 465,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,643.12/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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