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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.40, 868.02 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.40, 868.02 and 213.24 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.40 : 868.02 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.40/868.02 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.40x = 868.02 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.40x = 185,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,096.58/578.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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