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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.38, 867.58 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.38, 867.58 and 145.53 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.38 : 867.58 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.38/867.58 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.38x = 867.58 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.38x = 126,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,260.18/578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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