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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.17, 866.66 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.17, 866.66 and 207.86 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.17 : 866.66 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.17/866.66 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.17x = 866.66 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.17x = 180,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,143.95/578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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