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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 866.30 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 866.30 and 334.08 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 866.30 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/866.30 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 866.30 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 289,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,411.83/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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