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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 867.69 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 867.69 and 254.48 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 867.69 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/867.69 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 867.69 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 220,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,805.41/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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