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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 867.77 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 867.77 and 253.78 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 867.77 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/867.77 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 867.77 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 220,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,222.67/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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