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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 869.16 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 869.16 and 335.63 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 869.16 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/869.16 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 869.16 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 291,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,711.83/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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