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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 867.27 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 867.27 and 373.86 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 867.27 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/867.27 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 867.27 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 324,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,237.56/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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