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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 867.30 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 867.30 and 270.20 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 867.30 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/867.30 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 867.30 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 234,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,344.46/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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