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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.39, 867.66 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.39, 867.66 and 370.32 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.39 : 867.66 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.39/867.66 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.39x = 867.66 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.39x = 321,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,311.85/578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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