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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.11, 865.46 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.11, 865.46 and 372.07 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.11 : 865.46 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.11/865.46 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.11x = 865.46 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.11x = 322,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,011.70/578.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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