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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 867.41 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 867.41 and 269.92 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 867.41 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/867.41 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 867.41 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 234,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,134.15/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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