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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 867.59 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 867.59 and 270.45 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 867.59 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/867.59 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 867.59 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 234,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,638.36/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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