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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.42 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.42 and 373.23 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.42 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.42 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.42 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 323,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,747.17/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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