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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.18, 867.26 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.18, 867.26 and 212.76 is: 319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.18 : 867.26 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.18/867.26 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.18x = 867.26 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.18x = 184,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,517.17/578.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.14

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