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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 867.51 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 867.51 and 253.54 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 867.51 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/867.51 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 867.51 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 219,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,944.15/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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