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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 867.08 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 867.08 and 212.76 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 867.08 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/867.08 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 867.08 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 184,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,479.94/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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