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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 867.66 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 867.66 and 383.88 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 867.66 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/867.66 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 867.66 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 333,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,079.93/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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