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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 867.29 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 867.29 and 253.64 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 867.29 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/867.29 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 867.29 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 219,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,973.83/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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