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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 867.64 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 867.64 and 269.96 is: 405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 867.64 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/867.64 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 867.64 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 234,228.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,228.09/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.10

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