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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.72, 867.84 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.72, 867.84 and 335.52 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.72 : 867.84 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.72/867.84 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.72x = 867.84 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.72x = 291,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,177.68/578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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