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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 578.73 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 578.73 and 212.63 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 578.73 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/578.73 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 578.73 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 123,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,055.36/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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