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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 867.24 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 867.24 and 212.89 is: 319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 867.24 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/867.24 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 867.24 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 184,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,626.72/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.38

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