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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 866.64 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 866.64 and 361.20 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 866.64 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/866.64 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 866.64 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 313,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,030.37/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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