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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 867.99 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 867.99 and 270.59 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 867.99 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/867.99 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 867.99 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 234,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,865.07/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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