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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.30, 867.13 and 253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.30, 867.13 and 253.29 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.30 : 867.13 = 253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.30/867.13 = 253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.30x = 867.13 × 253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.30x = 219,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,635.36/578.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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