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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 867.34 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 867.34 and 290.44 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 867.34 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/867.34 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 867.34 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 251,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,910.23/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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