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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 867.68 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 867.68 and 253.96 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 867.68 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/867.68 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 867.68 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 220,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,356.01/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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