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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 867.39 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 867.39 and 254.19 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 867.39 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/867.39 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 867.39 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 220,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,481.86/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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