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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 867.56 and 212.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 867.56 and 212.97 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 867.56 = 212.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/867.56 = 212.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 867.56 × 212.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 184,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,764.25/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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