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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 866.25 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 866.25 and 334.23 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 866.25 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/866.25 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 866.25 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 289,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,526.74/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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