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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 867.96 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 867.96 and 249.55 is: 374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 867.96 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/867.96 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 867.96 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 216,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,597.25/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.33

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