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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.50, 867.39 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.50, 867.39 and 383.26 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.50 : 867.39 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.50/867.39 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.50x = 867.39 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.50x = 332,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,435.89/578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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