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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 867.78 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 867.78 and 253.53 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 867.78 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/867.78 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 867.78 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 220,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,008.26/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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