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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 865.91 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 865.91 and 360.60 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 865.91 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/865.91 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 865.91 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 312,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,247.15/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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