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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 867.27 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 867.27 and 254.13 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 867.27 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/867.27 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 867.27 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 220,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,399.33/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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