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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 867.94 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 867.94 and 290.06 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 867.94 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/867.94 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 867.94 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 251,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,754.68/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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