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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 867.08 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 867.08 and 361.97 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 867.08 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/867.08 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 867.08 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 313,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,855.14/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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