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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 867.32 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 867.32 and 253.68 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 867.32 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/867.32 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 867.32 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 220,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,021.74/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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