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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 865.33 and 372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 865.33 and 372.77 is: 558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 865.33 = 372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/865.33 = 372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 865.33 × 372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 322,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,569.15/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.03

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