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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.39, 867.58 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.39, 867.58 and 374.04 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.39 : 867.58 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.39/867.58 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.39x = 867.58 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.39x = 324,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,508.69/578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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