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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.37, 867.54 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.37, 867.54 and 145.52 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.37 : 867.54 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.37/867.54 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.37x = 867.54 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.37x = 126,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,244.42/578.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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