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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 867.91 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 867.91 and 208.30 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 867.91 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/867.91 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 867.91 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 180,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,787.89/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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