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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 867.66 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 867.66 and 270.05 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 867.66 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/867.66 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 867.66 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 234,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,307.24/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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