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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 867.80 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 867.80 and 373.25 is: 559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 867.80 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/867.80 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 867.80 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 323,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,906.35/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.98

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