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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 866.94 and 212.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 866.94 and 212.85 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 866.94 = 212.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/866.94 = 212.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 866.94 × 212.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 184,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,530.35/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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