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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 867.96 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 867.96 and 253.92 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 867.96 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/867.96 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 867.96 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 220,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,392.40/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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