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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.36 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.36 and 253.02 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.36 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.36 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.36 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 219,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,459.43/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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