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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578, 867.09 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578, 867.09 and 193.34 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 867.09 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/867.09 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 867.09 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 167,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,643.18/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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