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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 866.33 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 866.33 and 303.96 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 866.33 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/866.33 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 866.33 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 263,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,329.67/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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