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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.15, 867.75 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.15, 867.75 and 270.18 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.15 : 867.75 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.15/867.75 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.15x = 867.75 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.15x = 234,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,447.68/578.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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