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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 868.05 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 868.05 and 374.18 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 868.05 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/868.05 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 868.05 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 324,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,802.61/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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