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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 867.60 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 867.60 and 213.39 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 867.60 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/867.60 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 867.60 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 185,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,137.16/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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