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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.87, 867.05 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.87, 867.05 and 383.96 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.87 : 867.05 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.87/867.05 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.87x = 867.05 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.87x = 332,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,906.26/578.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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