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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 867.05 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 867.05 and 321.95 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 867.05 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/867.05 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 867.05 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 279,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,145.14/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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