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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 867.51 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 867.51 and 270.19 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 867.51 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/867.51 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 867.51 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 234,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,388.73/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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