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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 867.90 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 867.90 and 193.84 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 867.90 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/867.90 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 867.90 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 168,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,233.74/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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