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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 866.76 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 866.76 and 249.05 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 866.76 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/866.76 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 866.76 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 215,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,866.58/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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