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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 868.32 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 868.32 and 362.52 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 868.32 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/868.32 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 868.32 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 314,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,783.37/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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