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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.75, 868.52 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.75, 868.52 and 254.00 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.75 : 868.52 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.75/868.52 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.75x = 868.52 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.75x = 220,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,606.89/578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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