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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 868.59 and 508.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 868.59 and 508.95 is: 764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 868.59 = 508.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/868.59 = 508.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 868.59 × 508.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 442,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,068.88/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.38

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