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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 867.70 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 867.70 and 537.88 is: 807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 867.70 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/867.70 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 867.70 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 466,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,718.48/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.33

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