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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.25, 867.33 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.25, 867.33 and 253.53 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 867.33 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/867.33 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 867.33 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 219,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,894.17/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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