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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 868.08 and 553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 868.08 and 553.12 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 868.08 = 553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/868.08 = 553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 868.08 × 553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 480,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,152.41/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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