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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 867.73 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 867.73 and 253.77 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 867.73 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/867.73 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 867.73 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 220,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,203.84/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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