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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 865.80 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 865.80 and 361.08 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 865.80 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/865.80 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 865.80 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 312,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,623.06/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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