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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.30, 867.47 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.30, 867.47 and 372.38 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.30 : 867.47 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.30/867.47 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.30x = 867.47 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.30x = 323,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,022.28/578.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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