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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 868.08 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 868.08 and 254.12 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 868.08 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/868.08 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 868.08 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 220,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,596.49/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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