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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 866.08 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 866.08 and 383.04 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 866.08 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/866.08 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 866.08 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 331,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,743.28/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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