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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 864.25 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 864.25 and 508.10 is: 759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 864.25 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/864.25 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 864.25 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 439,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,119.83/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.16

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