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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867.08 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867.08 and 269.87 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867.08 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867.08 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867.08 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 233,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,993.19/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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