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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 866.16 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 866.16 and 404.08 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 866.16 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/866.16 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 866.16 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 349,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,995.77/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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