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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.10, 866.70 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.10, 866.70 and 321.60 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.10 : 866.70 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.10/866.70 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.10x = 866.70 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.10x = 278,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,730.72/578.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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