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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 865.59 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 865.59 and 334.50 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 865.59 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/865.59 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 865.59 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 289,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,539.86/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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