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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 868.25 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 868.25 and 290.07 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 868.25 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/868.25 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 868.25 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 251,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,851.83/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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