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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.37, 867.18 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.37, 867.18 and 383.16 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.37 : 867.18 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.37/867.18 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.37x = 867.18 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.37x = 332,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,268.69/578.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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