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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 867.76 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 867.76 and 289.88 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 867.76 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/867.76 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 867.76 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 251,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,546.27/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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