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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.12 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.12 and 212.74 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.12 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.12 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.12 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 184,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,471.11/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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