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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 867 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 867 and 372.96 is: 558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 867 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/867 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 867 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 323,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,356.32/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.82

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