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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 867.51 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 867.51 and 270.35 is: 405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 867.51 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/867.51 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 867.51 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 234,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,535.12/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.31

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