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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.39, 868.22 and 300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.39, 868.22 and 300.67 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.39 : 868.22 = 300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.39/868.22 = 300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.39x = 868.22 × 300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.39x = 261,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,047.71/578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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