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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.58, 867.24 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.58, 867.24 and 254.22 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.58 : 867.24 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.58/867.24 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.58x = 867.24 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.58x = 220,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,469.75/578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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