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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 868.10 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 868.10 and 253.89 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 868.10 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/868.10 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 868.10 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 220,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,400.64/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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