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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 868.04 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 868.04 and 254.12 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 868.04 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/868.04 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 868.04 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 220,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,586.32/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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