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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.57, 867.28 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.57, 867.28 and 373.29 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.57 : 867.28 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.57/867.28 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.57x = 867.28 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.57x = 323,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,743.45/578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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