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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 866.30 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 866.30 and 358.25 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 866.30 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/866.30 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 866.30 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 310,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,345.85/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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