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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 868.20 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 868.20 and 334.80 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 868.20 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/868.20 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 868.20 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 290,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,673.36/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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