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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.97, 867.98 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.97, 867.98 and 270.67 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.97 : 867.98 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.97/867.98 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.97x = 867.98 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.97x = 234,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,936.15/578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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