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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.95, 867.66 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.95, 867.66 and 249.49 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.95 : 867.66 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.95/867.66 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.95x = 867.66 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.95x = 216,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,475.27/578.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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