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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.86, 867.44 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.86, 867.44 and 373.30 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.86 : 867.44 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.86/867.44 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.86x = 867.44 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.86x = 323,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,815.35/578.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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