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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 867.30 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 867.30 and 551.20 is: 826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 867.30 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/867.30 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 867.30 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 478,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,055.76/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.80

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