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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.25, 867.39 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.25, 867.39 and 145.41 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.25 : 867.39 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.25/867.39 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.25x = 867.39 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.25x = 126,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,127.18/578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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