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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 867.11 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 867.11 and 334.77 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 867.11 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/867.11 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 867.11 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 290,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,280.74/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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