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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.23, 867.29 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.23, 867.29 and 318.14 is: 477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.23 : 867.29 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.23/867.29 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.23x = 867.29 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.23x = 275,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,920.22/578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.18

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