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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 866.52 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 866.52 and 383.57 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 866.52 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/866.52 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 866.52 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 332,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,366.74/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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