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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867.99 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867.99 and 361.94 is: 543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867.99 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867.99 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867.99 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 314,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,160.30/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.08

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