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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 868.11 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 868.11 and 254.10 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 868.11 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/868.11 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 868.11 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 220,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,586.75/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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