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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 866.70 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 866.70 and 373.68 is: 559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 866.70 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/866.70 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 866.70 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 323,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,868.46/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.47

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