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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 866.04 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 866.04 and 289 is: 432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 866.04 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/866.04 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 866.04 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 250,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,285.56/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.83

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