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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 866.20 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 866.20 and 385.28 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 866.20 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/866.20 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 866.20 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 333,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,729.54/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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