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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 866.66 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 866.66 and 361.13 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 866.66 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/866.66 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 866.66 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 312,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,970.79/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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