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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 866.88 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 866.88 and 334.80 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 866.88 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/866.88 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 866.88 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 290,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,231.42/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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