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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 866.80 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 866.80 and 270.02 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 866.80 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/866.80 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 866.80 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 234,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,051.99/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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