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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 867.25 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 867.25 and 334.70 is: 501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 867.25 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/867.25 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 867.25 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 290,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,268.58/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.41

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