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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 867.45 and 213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 867.45 and 213.51 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 867.45 = 213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/867.45 = 213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 867.45 × 213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 185,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,209.25/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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