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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.49, 868.07 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.49, 868.07 and 213.53 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.49 : 868.07 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.49/868.07 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.49x = 868.07 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.49x = 185,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,358.99/578.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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