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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 867.33 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 867.33 and 253.62 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 867.33 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/867.33 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 867.33 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 219,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,972.23/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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