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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 866.49 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 866.49 and 212.73 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 866.49 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/866.49 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 866.49 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 184,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328.42/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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