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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.95, 866.71 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.95, 866.71 and 383.58 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.95 : 866.71 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.95/866.71 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.95x = 866.71 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.95x = 332,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,452.62/578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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