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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 868.59 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 868.59 and 335.66 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 868.59 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/868.59 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 868.59 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 291,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,550.92/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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