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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.76, 868.01 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.76, 868.01 and 194.01 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.76 : 868.01 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.76/868.01 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.76x = 868.01 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.76x = 168,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,401.65/578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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