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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.35, 867.12 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.35, 867.12 and 269.79 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.35 : 867.12 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.35/867.12 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.35x = 867.12 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.35x = 233,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,940.30/578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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