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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.47, 867.50 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.47, 867.50 and 213.16 is: 319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.47 : 867.50 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.47/867.50 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.47x = 867.50 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.47x = 184,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,916.30/578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.66

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