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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 866.22 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 866.22 and 361.52 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 866.22 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/866.22 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 866.22 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 313,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,155.85/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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