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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 865.95 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 865.95 and 358.03 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 865.95 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/865.95 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 865.95 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 310,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,036.08/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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