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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867.09 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867.09 and 253.22 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867.09 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867.09 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867.09 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 219,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,564.53/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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