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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 867.05 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 867.05 and 359.07 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 867.05 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/867.05 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 867.05 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 311,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,329.85/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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