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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.51 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.51 and 358.73 is: 538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.51 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.51 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.51 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 311,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,200.78/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.38

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