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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 865.50 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 865.50 and 372.12 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 865.50 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/865.50 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 865.50 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 322,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,069.86/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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