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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 867.06 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 867.06 and 253.50 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 867.06 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/867.06 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 867.06 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 219,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,799.71/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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