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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 866.79 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 866.79 and 212.76 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 866.79 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/866.79 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 866.79 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 184,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,418.24/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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