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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 867.81 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 867.81 and 373.53 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 867.81 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/867.81 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 867.81 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 324,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,153.07/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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