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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 868.36 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 868.36 and 335.16 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 868.36 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/868.36 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 868.36 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 291,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,038.70/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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