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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.12, 866.88 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.12, 866.88 and 212.92 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.12 : 866.88 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.12/866.88 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.12x = 866.88 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.12x = 184,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,576.09/578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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