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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.44, 867.59 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.44, 867.59 and 145.56 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.44 : 867.59 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.44/867.59 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.44x = 867.59 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.44x = 126,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,286.40/578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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