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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.53, 867.66 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.53, 867.66 and 249.40 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.53 : 867.66 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.53/867.66 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.53x = 867.66 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.53x = 216,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,394.40/578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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