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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 867.26 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 867.26 and 213.22 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 867.26 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/867.26 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 867.26 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 184,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,917.18/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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