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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 866.73 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 866.73 and 331.32 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 866.73 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/866.73 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 866.73 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 287,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,164.98/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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