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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.33, 867.50 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.33, 867.50 and 253.66 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.33 : 867.50 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.33/867.50 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.33x = 867.50 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.33x = 220,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,050.05/578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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