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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.75, 867.90 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.75, 867.90 and 270.54 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.75 : 867.90 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.75/867.90 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.75x = 867.90 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.75x = 234,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,801.67/578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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