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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.12, 867.06 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.12, 867.06 and 270.12 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.12 : 867.06 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.12/867.06 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.12x = 867.06 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.12x = 234,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,208.62/578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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