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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 866.62 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 866.62 and 212.83 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 866.62 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/866.62 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 866.62 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 184,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,438.93/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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