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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 866.97 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 866.97 and 334.74 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 866.97 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/866.97 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 866.97 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 290,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,209.54/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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