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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 865.85 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 865.85 and 333.99 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 865.85 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/865.85 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 865.85 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 289,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,183.57/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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