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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 866.88 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 866.88 and 269.88 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 866.88 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/866.88 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 866.88 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 233,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953.57/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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