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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 866.50 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 866.50 and 253.13 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 866.50 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/866.50 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 866.50 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 219,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,332.18/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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