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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 867.21 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 867.21 and 253.43 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 867.21 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/867.21 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 867.21 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 219,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,772.69/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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