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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 867.29 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 867.29 and 213.26 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 867.29 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/867.29 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 867.29 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 184,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,958.27/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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