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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.65, 867.39 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.65, 867.39 and 253.96 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.65 : 867.39 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.65/867.39 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.65x = 867.39 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.65x = 220,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,282.36/578.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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