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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 866.36 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 866.36 and 555.74 is: 832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 866.36 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/866.36 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 866.36 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 481,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,470.91/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.68

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