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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.81, 867.40 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.81, 867.40 and 269.93 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.81 : 867.40 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.81/867.40 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.81x = 867.40 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.81x = 234,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,132.27/578.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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