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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 866.73 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 866.73 and 212.52 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 866.73 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/866.73 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 866.73 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 184,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,197.46/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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