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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 865.62 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 865.62 and 372.64 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 865.62 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/865.62 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 865.62 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 322,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,564.64/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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