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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 866.58 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 866.58 and 212.67 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 866.58 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/866.58 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 866.58 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 184,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,295.57/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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