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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 867.53 and 416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 867.53 and 416.35 is: 624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 867.53 = 416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/867.53 = 416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 867.53 × 416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 361,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,195.90/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.09

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