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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.84 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.84 and 335.16 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.84 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.84 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.84 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 290,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,865.25/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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