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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 867.69 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 867.69 and 270.22 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 867.69 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/867.69 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 867.69 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 234,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,467.19/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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