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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 867.54 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 867.54 and 213.28 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 867.54 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/867.54 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 867.54 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 185,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,028.93/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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