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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.90, 868.37 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.90, 868.37 and 373.61 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.90 : 868.37 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.90/868.37 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.90x = 868.37 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.90x = 324,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,434.12/578.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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