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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 867.66 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 867.66 and 270.37 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 867.66 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/867.66 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 867.66 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 234,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,589.23/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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