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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 868.52 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 868.52 and 335.22 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 868.52 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/868.52 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 868.52 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 291,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,143.60/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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