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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 868.47 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 868.47 and 335.53 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 868.47 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/868.47 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 868.47 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 291,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,397.74/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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