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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 867.93 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 867.93 and 270.63 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 867.93 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/867.93 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 867.93 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 234,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,887.90/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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