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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.33, 867.34 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.33, 867.34 and 269.88 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.33 : 867.34 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.33/867.34 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.33x = 867.34 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.33x = 234,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,074.88/578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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