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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.79, 867.89 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.79, 867.89 and 253.79 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.79 : 867.89 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.79/867.89 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.79x = 867.89 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.79x = 220,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,256.19/578.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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