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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 867.05 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 867.05 and 334.75 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 867.05 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/867.05 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 867.05 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 290,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,245.91/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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