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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 867.87 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 867.87 and 270.27 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 867.87 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/867.87 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 867.87 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 234,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,559.22/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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