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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.24 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.24 and 304.11 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.24 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.24 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.24 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 263,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,736.36/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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