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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 866.52 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 866.52 and 373.08 is: 558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 866.52 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/866.52 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 866.52 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 323,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,281.28/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.52

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