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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.68, 866.76 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.68, 866.76 and 361.80 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.68 : 866.76 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.68/866.76 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.68x = 866.76 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.68x = 313,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,593.77/578.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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