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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 867.33 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 867.33 and 253.21 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 867.33 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/867.33 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 867.33 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 219,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,614.46/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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