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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 867.24 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 867.24 and 358.49 is: 537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 867.24 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/867.24 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 867.24 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 310,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,899.04/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.04

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