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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 867.48 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 867.48 and 253.59 is: 380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 867.48 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/867.48 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 867.48 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 219,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,984.25/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.48

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