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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 866.34 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 866.34 and 383.33 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 866.34 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/866.34 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 866.34 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 332,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,089.78/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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