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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578, 866.28 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578, 866.28 and 289.52 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 866.28 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/866.28 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 866.28 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 250,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,805.39/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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