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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 866.37 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 866.37 and 373.14 is: 558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 866.37 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/866.37 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 866.37 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 323,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,277.30/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.77

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