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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 866.44 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 866.44 and 361.44 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 866.44 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/866.44 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 866.44 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 313,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,166.07/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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