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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.32, 867.47 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.32, 867.47 and 188.30 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.32 : 867.47 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.32/867.47 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.32x = 867.47 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.32x = 163,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,344.60/578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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